Book of the Month
I'm Trying to Love Garbage by Do you ever wonder where we put all of our garbage, who gets rid of it, or how our planet isn't a big pile of mess?
I'm Trying to Love Garbage has all the answers! From scavengers to detritivore to decomposers, nature's garbage collectors are everywhere. But humans play an important role too, and our favorite narrator is back to tell us all about it. [print | ebook]
Picture Books
Eyes That Speak to the Stars by A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before—in fact, his eyes are like his father’s, his agong’s, and his little brother’s, and they are visionary. [print | eaudiobook]
The Me I Choose to Be by What will you choose to be? A free spirit? A weaver of words? A star dancing across the night sky? A limitless galaxy? The possibilities are endless in this uplifting ode to the power of potential. [print]
Beautifully Me by Meet Zubi: a joyful Bangladeshi girl excited about her first day of school. But when Zubi sees her mother frowning in the mirror and talking about being “too big,” she starts to worry about her own body and how she looks. As her day goes on, she hears more and more people being critical of each other’s and their own bodies, until her outburst over dinner leads her family to see what they’ve been doing wrong—and to help Zubi see that we can all make the world a more beautiful place by being beautifully ourselves.
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Poem in My Pocket by I had a poem in my pocket,but my pocket got a rip.Rhymes tumbled down my legand trickled from my hip.Thus begins the journey of a young poet's words out into the world, where they join randomly with other words to form funny riffs and puns all over a busy city street. The child scrambles to capture the loose words and arrange them back into poem form, only to lose them again as a storm swoops in on a rushing wind. Eventually, the words plant themselves in the muddy ground, where they grow into something that might be even better than the original poem: a Poet-Tree. [print | ebook]
Three Ways to Be Brave by Told in gentle, rhyming couplets, this collection of stories presents relatable moments of unease and the strength found in conquering fears. A roaring nighttime thunderstorm, the first day of preschool, and a doctor's visit, in turn, encourage young readers to forge their own paths of strength in times of distress. Illustrated in rich, emotional scenes that depict vignettes of daily life, this book provides comfort and empowerment for resilience and resolution. [print | ebook]
Where Three Oceans Meet by Sejal, Mommy, and Pati travel together to the southern tip of India. Along the way, they share meals, visit markets, and catch up with old friends. For Pati, the trip retraces spaces she knows well. For Mommy, it’s a return to the place she grew up. For Sejal, it’s a discovery of new sights and sounds. The family finds their way to Kanyakumari, where three oceans meet, and delight in making it to the end of the earth together. [print | ebook | audiobook]
What Will You Be? by A young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she goes on a path of self-discovery and learns her potential is limitless. [print | ebook]
Puppy in My Head by I’ve got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious, or scared. And sometimes he gets excited . . . too excited! Ollie’s emotions can get overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself—and my puppy—right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? [print | e-book]
Once upon a Dragon's Fire by By the author of Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, shortlisted for the 2020 Waterstones Children's Book Prize. The second title in a new series about how magical creatures came to have their gifts. Do you know how dragons got their fire? It all began once upon a magic kingdom, when a fearsome, terrifying dragon stalked the land. He was so mean he ate kittens for breakfast, he was so scary he made children scream, and he was so evil that he blew huge storms out of his jaws, which is why it was always so cold. Or so the stories said. When two children called Freya and Sylas met the dragon, they found something very different indeed... [print | e-book]
Tiny Barbarian by When Tiny and his family walk by a retro movie theater poster, Tiny realizes he wants to be: “A BARBARIAN!” Tiny doesn’t have Bob’s shining helmet, sturdy club, fuzzy cape, etc. But Tiny does have: A colander. A paper towel tube. That little rug that goes around the toilet. And a MIGHTY imagination! Tiny puts them all together, looks in the mirror, and… He is TINY BARBARIAN! With his Battle Kitty by his side, Tiny Barbarian defends his realm, protects his family, and defeats “A DRAGON!” “A TROLL!” And even, “GIANT BROCCOLI!” But at bedtime, our brave Tiny Barbarian meets his most challenging foe of all: “THE DARK!” Can Tiny conquer THIS?! [print]
Regina Is NOT a Little Dinosaur by When Regina's mother heads off to hunt, she tells her little dinosaur: stay in the nest and be mama's good little carnivore. But just who is she calling little?! Regina is big! And she has all the tools to hunt herself: a fear-inducing predator stare, a terrifying roar, and an uncanny ability to camouflage. And so Regina sets off on her first real hunt, all alone. ROAR! Along the way, she meets some truly huge dinosaurs, and hilariously, and miserably, fails at catching anything. What if she has to live her life as an.... herbivore?! [print]
Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. [print | ebook]
The Whole Hole Story by Zia is used to the hole in her pocket—she frequently fills it with frogs and other objects. And as it gets bigger and bigger, she starts to wonder what might happen . . . if she fell right through. Would she cover it with a blanket to catch an elephant, or dig a tunnel to the other side of the world? The possibilities are endless, and readers will love following Zia’s adventurous imagination from beginning to end. [print]
The Paper Kingdom by Accompanying his parents to their night-shift jobs as office cleaners, young Daniel reluctantly joins in as they use their imaginations to transform the deserted building into a magnificent paper kingdom where he might one day rule. [print | e-book]
Friday Night Wrestlefest by Ladies and Gentlemen, it's Friday night, and these kids are ready to wrestle! Join Dangerous Daddoo as he dishes out some serious moves to get the kids ready for bed. But what happens when Flying Mom Bomb gets home from work? Are the kids toast?
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Lift by Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. [print | e-book]
Can I Be Your Dog? by A dog looking for a home sends letters to prospective owners on Butternut Street, with surprising results. [print | e-book]
The Day You Begin by Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. [print | e-book]
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Louie becomes angry when the story in which he appears is ruined by messes from jelly, peanut butter, and other things that do not belong in books. [print | e-book]
Tiny T. Rex and the Very Dark Dark by Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy are planning a campout in the backyard, but they are both worried that the dark will be altogether too dark, so they plan on bringing a night light with them--but when the night light does not work they bravely open their eyes and discover the stars above. [print | e-book]
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back up Again) by After falling off the wall, Humpty Dumpty is very afraid of climbing up again, but is determined not to let fear stop him from being close to the birds. [print | e-book]
Leave Me Alone! by Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet to finish her knitting. [print | e-book]
The Rabbit Listened by When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling.
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Hibernation Hotel by It's time for Bear to hibernate, but he just can't get to sleep because his cave is crowded with all of his friends. So Bear gets a great idea and reserves a room at the Hibernation Hotel. "This is the life!" he exclaims, eating all the snacks he wants and bouncing up and down on the bed. But for some reason, at bedtime, he still can't sleep. Could something be missing? [print]
The Book with No Pictures by In this book with no pictures, the reader has to say every silly word, no matter what. [print | e-book]
Leonardo, the Terrible Monster by Leonardo is a terrible monster—he can't seem to frighten anyone. When he discovers the perfect nervous little boy, will he scare the lunch out of him? Or will he think of something better?
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Pig the Pug by Pig is a selfish pug who does not want to share his toys with his canine housemate, Trevor—until an accident teaches him the value of friendship. [print | e-book]
Sleepy, the Goodnight Buddy by When a boy who routinely refuses to go to bed gets a talkative stuffed animal, the tables are turned!
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Great, Now We've Got Barbarians! by An untidy kid sets off a pest invasion like no other in this boisterously fun picture book about the perils of messy habits. [print]
We Don't Eat Our Classmates by When the class pet bites the finger of Penelope, a tyrannosaurus rex, she finally understands why she should not eat her classmates, no matter how tasty they are.
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Drawn Together by A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy. [print | e-book]
Star Wars Are You Scared, Darth Vader? by Although he professes to fear nothing, it turns out that the most-feared villain in the Star Wars universe may not be so fearless after all. [print | e-book]
Non-Fiction
Nonfiction
Fall down Seven Times, Stand up Eight by At an early age, Patsy Takemoto Mink learned that working toward a goal could come with challenges. But she never gave up. As the Japanese proverb says, fall down seven times, stand up eight. That spirit helped Patsy throughout her life. She wanted to become a doctor, but medical schools refused to admit her because of her gender. So … Patsy carved her own path. She went to law school, ran for a seat in the United States Congress, and helped create Title IX, the law that requires federally funded schools to treat boys and girls equally. Although many people tried to knock her down, Patsy always got up again. She was a historic trailblazer who championed equal rights and helped create a better future for all Americans. [print]
Swish! by In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot!
You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers -- all rolled into one!
You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL! A look at the history of the Harlem Globetrotters. [print]
Mars! Earthlings Welcome by Meet Mars! The red planet. Planet Marvelous. Favorite sibling of Earth (or so he claims). Sometimes they're close (just 34.5 million miles apart). Sometimes they need space (250 million miles apart)! Earth and Mars have a lot in common--clouds, mountains, polar icecaps. And while Earth has Earthlings, Mars makes a persuasive case for why people should make the journey to spend time with him. His day is 7 minutes longer! He is home to the largest volcano in the whole solar system. He's, well, marvelous. [print | e-book]
When Sue Found Sue by From a very young age, Sue Hendrickson was meant to find things: lost coins, perfume bottles, even hidden treasure. Her endless curiosity eventually led to her career in diving and paleontology, where she would continue to find things big and small. In 1990, at a dig in South Dakota, Sue made her biggest discovery to date: Sue the T. rex, the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever unearthed. Named in Sue's honor, Sue the T. rex would be placed on permanent exhibition at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. [print | e-book]
Packs by A full color, exquisitely illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more. Packs shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive. [print]
Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? by Do polar bears build homes to keep warm? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and penguins don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals—and many others—have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. [print]
Early Readers
Big Shark, Little Shark, and the Spooky Cave by Big Shark is scared! The cave looks far too dark and spooky to swim into. But Little Shark isn't scared in the least! Can he coax Big Shark to explore? [print | ebook]
Ty's Travels: All Aboard! by Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinnertime. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do… Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard! [print | ebook]
Guess What!? (an Unlimited Squirrels Book) by In Guess What!?, Zoom Squirrel is excited to go to the beach. But what will happen when Zoomy and pals finally get there? Do you know more about going to the beach than the Squirrels do? You will by the end of this book! [print]
Who Ate My Book? by Someone is taking bites out of this book! And we have a feeling a certain mischievous goat has something to do with it ... A goat is on the loose and is taking bites out of everything, even the pages of this book! Join the fun in this story perfect for early readers.
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Rappy and His Favorite Things by Rappy the Raptor and his classmates write poems about their favorite things to celebrate Poetry Week. [print | e-book]
The Cookie Fiasco (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) by There are only three cookies and four hungry friends to share them with. This is not good. This is not equal! [print]
Kiwi Cannot Reach! by Kiwi sees a rope. He wants to pull it, but he cannot reach! What will happen next? Beginning readers can help Kiwi by turning the pages, shaking the book, and more in this interactive story. [print]
What This Story Needs Is a Pig in a Wig by Illustrations and rhyming text introduce an increasing, then decreasing, cast of characters sharing a boat in a moat with a pig in an enormous wig.
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Go, Otto, Go! by Otto the robot builds a spaceship to take him home. [print | e-book]
Block Party Surprise by Mr. Perkins has a big surprise for the annual block party, but when the truck carrying it there breaks down, twins Jada and Jamal and their best friends, Josh and Carlita, propose a different form of transportation. [print | e-book]
Here Comes the Parade! by When they find a lost wallet at the parade, the Dungy children learn an important lesson about telling the truth and doing the right thing. [print]
The Good for Nothing Button! by Yellow Bird has found a button and wants to share it with Red Bird and Blue Bird. This is just an ordinary button. It does not do anything when you press it. But when Red Bird and Blue Bird give it try, they are delighted to find that the button does not do nothing, and that is something! [print]
The Itchy Book! (Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!) by Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Brontosaurus, and T-Rex each have an itch, but Dino-Mo reminds them of the sign with a very important rule: Dinosaurs do not scratch. What's an itchy dinosaur going to do? [print]
What Is Chasing Duck? by What is chasing Duck? Is it something wild and hairy? Does it have big teeth? Who will help protect Duck? Duck's imagination gets the best of him when he asks his critter companions for help escaping a mysterious pursuer. [print | e-book]
Graphic Novels
Kraken Me Up by Izzie can't wait to debut her pet at the county fair. While the other children have brought pigs or chickens, Izzie brought a...Kraken! Even though everyone thinks Kraken is big and frightening, he is not. He's like Izzie, sweet and shy. Kraken and Izzie use creativity and humor to win over the crowd in this hilariously adorable comic. [print | ebook]
Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite! by Meet Burt, a ten-lined june beetle. He's sure he belongs in the category of bugs with superpower-like abilities. No, he can't carry 50 times his weight, like ants. No, he's not able to spray paralyzing venom, like some termites. No, he can't release a bad smell to repel predators, like stink bugs. June beetles don't have any special abilities. But when some other bugs find themselves in perilous trouble that even their superpowers can't get them out of, Burt suddenly realizes there is one thing that he can do to save his friends --- and it's something that only a June beetle can do! [print | ebook]
Tiny Tales: Shell Quest by One day, a little slug spots two critters in the backyard who look just like her… except they have shells! Gasp! Slug thinks she needs a shell of her own to fit in, but finding one is a lot harder than it sounds. [print | ebook]
Friends Do Not Eat Friends by Big, scary, and hungry Thunder the dinosaur wants to chase and chomp Cluck, a small but brave dinosaur, but Cluck has decided that they will be friends. [print]
Little Mouse Gets Ready by Little Mouse gets dressed to go to the barn with his mother, brothers, and sisters. [print]
